For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 1,731 students in Issaquah, WA (there are 14 public schools, serving 8,350 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Issaquah, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Issaquah, WA include Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, Dartmoor School, and All-Star Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
18% of private schools in Issaquah, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Top Ranked Issaquah Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish![Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All-Star Academy![All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.]( "All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.")
Alternative School
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside Montessori
Montessori School
3520 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-0100
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-0100
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
25237 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-1196
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-1196
Gr: PK-2 | 89 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1040 12th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons At The Highlands
Special Program Emphasis
930 Ne High St Ste 102
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-2866
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-2866
Gr: K-3 | 73 students
Evergreen Academy
Montessori School
3601 228th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8743
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8743
Gr: PK-K | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5716 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5233
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5233
Gr: NS-PK | 211 students Tuition listed
Issaquah II KinderCare![Issaquah II KinderCare Photo - Issaquah II KinderCare]( "Issaquah II KinderCare Photo - Issaquah II KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
4341 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 643-2917
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 643-2917
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students Tuition listed
Issaquah Montessori School
Montessori School
24326 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 557-7705
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 557-7705
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1
3520 Iss Pine Lake Rd Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(304) 291-4659
Issaquah, WA 98029
(304) 291-4659
Gr: PK-K | 199 students
Little Miracles School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
5025 Issaquah Pine Lake Road Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5651
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5651
Gr: NS-PK | 121 students
220 Mtn. Park Blvd. SW
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 313-9129
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 313-9129
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1005 5th Avenue NW
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 392-4087
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 392-4087
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3
Synergy Learning Academy
Montessori School
1555 Nw Sammamish Rd
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 882-3030
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 882-3030
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Issaquah, Washington Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastridge Christian School (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
24205 Se Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 270-6329
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 270-6329
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
Lakeside Montessori Highlands (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
2001 15th Ave Ne
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 394-1000
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 394-1000
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Issaquah, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Issaquah, WA include Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, Dartmoor School, and All-Star Academy.
How many private schools are located in Issaquah?
17 private schools are located in Issaquah.
How diverse are private schools in Issaquah?
Issaquah private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Issaquah go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Issaquah are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Issaquah?
18% of private schools in Issaquah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
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